Canon M vs Panasonic GF6
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Canon M vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
- Revealed July 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Released April 2013
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF5
- Replacement is Panasonic GF7
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Below, we are reviewing the Canon M and Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the M (18MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is very similar but the M (APS-C) and GF6 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.
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Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the M scores against the GF6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are available at Canon M Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Panasonic GF6
| M | GF6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Canon M
| GF6 | M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2013 |  | July 2012 | Newer by 8 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon M and Panasonic GF6
| M | GF6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon M vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon M offers outer dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the M compared to the GF6.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M and GF6 is 89 and 87 respectively.
Canon M vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M and GF6.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon M will offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Canon M vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon M vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications
| Canon EOS M | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Canon EOS M | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2012-07-23 | 2013-04-08 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 5 | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 31 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 23 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 298 grams (0.66 lb) | 323 grams (0.71 lb) |
| Dimensions | 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 65 | 54 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 20.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | 827 | 622 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 photographs | 340 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $510 | $326 |
